# unsealed

/ənˈsiɫd/ (US) · /ʌnsˈiːld/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/unsealed
Updated: 2026-10-15

## Definition

not closed tightly with glue, a lid, or an official stamp, so you can open it easily.

For teachers: not fastened or closed with a seal, cover, or official stamp; open and accessible. Often describes envelopes, containers, or court records that were never sealed or have been opened.

## Examples

- The unsealed box sits open on the table.
- She found an unsealed envelope on her desk with the photos still inside.
- The court refused to admit the unsealed evidence bag, ruling that the broken chain of custody left its contents open to doubt.

## Antonyms

sealed

## Usage notes

- Typically placed before the noun it modifies; predicative use after 'be' or 'remain' is also common.

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